7,635
Preschools
6,009
Elementary Schools
3,854
Middle Schools
2,406
High Schools
2,892
Public District Schools
9,824
Private Schools
12,911
Total Schools
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Academic Summary
Are the schools in Pennsylvania offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Pennsylvania
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The School District of Philadelphia
118,335 students | PHILADELPHIA, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 220 schools -
Commonwealth Connections Academy Cs
20,355 students | HARRISBURG, PA
Grades K-12 | 1 school -
Pittsburgh Public Schools
20,034 students | PITTSBURGH, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 58 schools -
Central Bucks School District
17,540 students | DOYLESTOWN, PA
Grades K-12 | 23 schools -
Reading School District
17,363 students | READING, PA
Grades PK, K-12 | 20 schools
Reviews From Schools in Pennsylvania
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Current student
August 09, 2025
I attended renaissance and i felt like they were stero typing me thats why I was punished harshly because they thought I was a stero typical black girl always getting in trouble your getting on my me... More
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Renaissance Academy Charter School
Parent / Guardian
August 08, 2025
St. Laurentius School has been a wonderful experience for our entire family. Our children were educated in a loving, dynamic environment by teachers and staff motivated to reach every child where... More
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St Laurentius School
Current student
August 07, 2025
Staff members and the principal tend to brush off real issues such as SA, bullying, and things such as homophobia. The support for a lower needs autistic and ADHD person like myself, are horrible, and... More
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Girard High School